Roger Naylor

Longhorn Grill and Saloon in Amado, south of #Tucson is a classic #Arizona experience. The door is framed by a giant cattle skull, combining a little roadside kitsch with good western food and drink. @VisitTucsonAZ https://t.co/EfnYliXj92

IN #Arizona, you can walk to the roof of the state if you get the urge and have the stamina. It's a strenuous 5 mile #hike to Humphreys Peak, our highest point. You can start your day amid Sonoran Desert and finish in alpine tundra that afternoon. #AwesomeArizona! https://t.co/7QFWH3mSUK

Built in 1956, Chapel of the Holy Cross is a true work of art, rising among the pillars of red sandstone in #Sedona, #Arizona. With its floor to ceiling windows and tranquil atmosphere it is bonded to the landscape, connecting visitors to the beauty all around them. @SedonaAZ https://t.co/r2EJVp8Rgu

In July I was on @KJZZ with the always gracious Lauren Gilger talking about my list of #Arizona swimming holes. In an arid state, these are our cathedrals. You can listen to the segment here. @yourkjzz @amysilvermanaz https://t.co/gbL7b7QwTg

When #Arizona's Navajo Bridge was built across Marble Canyon in 1928 it was the highest steel arch span in the world. The original bridge was replaced in 1995 by a twin. Now the old bridge is pedestrian only and is a great place to spot California condors and river rafters. https://t.co/MFo48q7AHZ

Our #Arizona bunnies are a tough bunch. While #hiking in the desert heat, I ran into several rabbits including this guy, gnawing a cactus. Hey, I'm speaking in Goodyear at Georgia T. Library Tues. July 25 @ 7pm. Come out & swap some desert tales. @ExpScottsdale @GoodyearAZGov https://t.co/BAFHFcjkkc

Verde River flows through my town. A perennial river in #Arizona is a magical thing, an astonishing thing. Something to be protected at all costs. Standing here my heart is light as a leaf, ready to be swept downstream in a cascade of silver dreams. @VerdeFriends @AZStateParks https://t.co/pQXGhdA0by

#Arizona is full of surprises. Water lilies bloom in a small pond in Cornville. Dragonflies buzz past and air is thick with the perfume of honeysuckle blooming on the banks. Not exactly what most people expect to find in a desert state. https://t.co/L3RQUG8yB3

Allow me to introduce my own line of #Arizona greeting cards, available on my website. Each card is 5 x 7 inches, comes w/envelope, and costs $8. All cards are blank on the inside. The location is identified on the back. Small of moments Arizona beauty. https://t.co/TwboRurX0S https://t.co/5Q2baG0Iyn

This is the fiery cusp of #Arizona monsoon. These are the days of dragon breath heat. Once the rains come, the fever will break. Until then, if you need an escape, take advantage of Arizona’s natural diversity. Here’s my story on cool summer getaways. https://t.co/XOaSg2bZi9

Finally, I'm back home in #Arizona. We all yearn to find our place in this world—whether physically, spiritually, or creatively. I was fortunate to discover my Shangri-La early. I intend to hold on with all my might. It’s easy to find happiness when you are surrounded by it. https://t.co/DGZKstNuDE

It was 10 years ago today 19 firefighters died battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. Hearts broke across #Arizona when we heard the news of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. It had to be utterly devastating to the families but everyone felt a profound sense of loss. Brave men gone. RIP! https://t.co/2qU3nqVLbd

July 4 festivities will be taking place all over #Arizona, starting this weekend. Rodeos, art festivals, laser light shows, water slides, pie-eating contests, and fireworks. Here's my story on where you can join in the fun. @azcentral @DiscoverFlg https://t.co/nJr4qt2Lip

The Mogollon Rim slashes across #Arizona's mid-section like a great humped spine, rising 2,000-feet from desert floor to high pine forests. Those differing habitats, low & high, hot & cool, in such close proximity is THE Arizona story. The Mogollon Rim feels like heaven’s porch. https://t.co/ywD0nBSuDe

No monsoon moisture yet but I'm enjoying monsoon-flavored sunsets from my #Arizona porch as late day clouds gather and the western horizon is drenched in vivid pastels and waning light. https://t.co/ATRNsqiuWe

Monsoon season officially begins today in #Arizona. For the next 3 months we scan the skies hoping to see dark clouds gathering, listening for the rumble of thunder, and sniffing the air for the scent of moisture. Rain is hope in the desert. Rain is life. Let the rains fall! https://t.co/DWu8p0obs3

When it comes to spectacular cactus flowers, chollas are often low on the list. Yet they are quietly stunning. Spread across my slopes are a bunch of tall cane chollas covered with a bouquet of colorful blooms, a welcome splash of color. I love my #Arizona hillsides. https://t.co/g8kONhy4QX